Quatre Pattes

How I nourish my family day to day on a high alpine mountain in France; cook, garden and source local french food.

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Back again with more raw milk

June 13th, 2008

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Hi Folks, I have been away for a very long time, six months in fact. I disappeared from here last October, just as the cows were being herded into their sheds for the winter. Now they are back out on the alpine pastures and am back here too. ... MORE...

A campaign for dark skies

January 22nd, 2008

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This is a picture of the light pollution that can be seen in Western Europe every night from space. Is it any wonder that we fail to see the stars over our heads any more? Even though I live in the Alps, (the Eastern ... MORE...

A Life’s Work

December 2nd, 2007

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My friend gave birth to a girl yesterday - a beautiful, healthy bouncing girl and I found myself crying for an hour today over the washing up. I was so emotional. I was thinking constantly about the births of my daughters; the first few bonding moments and the first ... MORE...

Comfort for a little one

November 30th, 2007

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My youngest (two-year-old) daughter is unwell, she has been throwing up for the last 48 hours. It is a tummy bug. I have spent my time sitting with her, rocking her and giving her all the comfort I can. She has not been able to hold down any food, ... MORE...

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nour·ish (nûrsh, nr-)
  1. To provide with food or other substances necessary for life and growth; feed.
  2. To foster the development of; promote: “Athens was an imperial city, nourished by the tribute of subjects” (V. Gordon Childe).
  3. To keep alive; maintain: nourish a hope.

Originating from Latin Nutrire which means to feed or suckle

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